The chart predicts high activity for hiring in information
technology on the sell side in the US. The sell side includes
bankers, broker-dealers and boutiques. In contrast, the
firm predicts headcount reductions in cash equities in Asia,
and no activity in cash equities in the US.

The hiring forecasts reflect a surge in interest in those
with tech or quant expertise. Information technology,
electronic markets and quant research and analytics are all
forecast to see high or moderate hiring activity on the sell
side. Meanwhile, in the investment universe, quant and systematic
trading is forecast to see a high level of hiring.

"One of the most important drivers of hiring and
compensation trends will be the implementation of technology,"
the report said. "Global demand for data scientists and machine
learning professionals continues to be robust; current demand to
hire these professionals far exceeds the current supply."